Exam 5: The Media and Claims

A) emphasize the value of individual responsibility.
B) link individual responsibility to social forces.
C) emphasize the power of social forces in shaping our lives.
D) talk about the ability of social forces to overcome individual will.
E) none of the above

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A) a limited public attention span.
B) money to support claimsmaking activities.
C) time or space in venues where social problems can be discussed.
D) the support of powerful groups.
E) b and d only

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A) are shaped by the most recent scientific evidence.
B) guide the way the public comes to think about the problem.
C) bring a sense of coherence to the many different claims being made.
D) run counter to the prevailing values of the population.
E) all of the above
F) b and c only

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A) the most credible claims.
B) claims advocated by the most powerful segments of society.
C) the initial claims about a problem.
D) the most successful claims.
E) none of the above

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A) Frames are made up of multiple packages that see a problem in the same way.
B) Packages are made up of multiple frames that see a problem in the same way.
C) Frames are made up of multiple packages that see a problem in similar ways.
D) Packages are made up of multiple frames that see a problem in similar ways.

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A) the public does not trust the media as much as experts.
B) the media tend to overexpose the issue.
C) the media quickly move on to a fresh topic.d.claims made by the media often end up being proven false.e.all of the above

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A) poor people do not own media outlets.
B) advertisers prefer to place ads in programs or periodicals that are consumed by a more affluent audience.
C) claimsmakers can gain more attention for their claims by targeting more wealthy audiences.
D) the media find that stories about the poor upset their audiences.
E) all of the above
F) b and c only

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A) link multiple packages together.
B) explain the elements of a package in simple terms so they are easy to understand.
C) are images, slogans, or short examples that evoke the package.
D) allow the media to talk about disturbing problems without offending consumers.
E) all of the above

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A) cover the least controversial claims.
B) have the greatest ability to choose which claims they cover.
C) cover the most controversial claims.
D) cover the widest range of claim types.
E) c and d only

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A) it does not reflect what is happening in the real world.
B) what gets news coverage is determined by social processes.
C) the more powerful have more control over the news than the less powerful.
D) the social structure determines what will be covered in the news.
E) none of the above

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A) sources that have credentials that make them experts on the topic.
B) activists who have long histories of working on a particular problem.
C) people who have experience with a problem and will elicit sympathy from the public.
D) people who are already well known and have high status.
E) none of the above

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A) number of people who consume a particular media claim in a certain time period.
B) amount of time or space a forum has available for presenting claims.
C) tolerance a given media outlet has for troubling content.
D) extent to which people take seriously a particular media source.e.all of the above

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A) a vastly expanded carrying capacity.
B) greater competition among claimsmakers.
C) a decrease in subscriptions to print news outlets.
D) less public attention being focused on the news.
E) all of the above
F) a and c only

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A) the resources available to them.
B) the objective magnitude of events occurring in the world.
C) public officials.
D) what competing media sources are covering.
E) all of the above
F) a and c only

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1. Social media and citizen journalism: With the rise of social media platforms, anyone can now become a news source and share their own claims and perspectives. This has altered the claimsmaking process by allowing for a wider range of voices and opinions to be heard, but it has also led to an increase in misinformation and the spread of unverified claims. 2. 24/7 news cycle: The constant demand for news and updates has led to a faster pace of claimsmaking, with news organizations and individuals feeling pressure to quickly respond to events and share their perspectives. This has led to a greater emphasis on sensationalism and clickbait, as well as a decrease in in-depth analysis and fact-checking. 3. Polarization and echo chambers: The news media has become increasingly polarized, with different outlets and platforms catering to specific ideological or political viewpoints. This has altered the claimsmaking process by creating echo chambers, where individuals are only exposed to information that aligns with their existing beliefs, leading to a reinforcement of certain claims and a dismissal of others. This has also led to a decrease in the willingness to engage with opposing viewpoints and a rise in the spread of partisan claims.